How much does a railroad brake make in Illinois?
$76,290a year
Median yearly pay for railroad brakes in Illinois. That is $36.68 an hour or $6,358 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.68
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 1,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,410Median: $76,290Highest 10%: $99,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,410 | $23.27 | |
| 25th | $49,140 | $23.63 | |
| Median | $76,290 | $36.68 | |
| 75th | $86,590 | $41.63 | |
| 90th | $99,430 | $47.80 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $72,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for railroad brakes.
| 2. New York | $83,530 |
| 3. Iowa | $80,910 |
| 4. Maryland | $79,180 |
| 5. Illinois | $76,290 |
| 6. Colorado | $76,140 |
| 7. Georgia | $75,540 |
| 8. New Jersey | $74,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a railroad brake make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $36.68 ($76,290 a year).
Do railroad brakes make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $76,290 against $68,840 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Illinois rank for railroad brake pay?
Illinois ranks 5 of 24 states.
Which city in Illinois pays railroad brakes the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $72,180 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.